politics
April 1, 2026
Kosovo to send troops to Gaza for US-led stabilization force
The breakaway Balkan region of Kosovo will send troops to Gaza to back a US-led force that aims to stabilize the Palestinian enclave
TL;DR
- Kosovo has approved sending troops to Gaza for a US-proposed force called the 'Board of Peace'.
- The force, known as the 'International Stabilization Force' (ISF), aims to stabilize Gaza, train a Palestinian police force, and protect humanitarian operations.
- Kosovo's Prime Minister Albin Kurti stated the decision reflects Kosovo's experience as a beneficiary of international forces since 1999.
- Several other nations, including Indonesia, Morocco, Kazakhstan, and Albania, have also committed troops to the ISF.
- Kosovo possesses a limited military strength, ranking low globally in military power.
- Major Western powers like Germany, France, and the UK have declined to join the board or the force.
- Russia is studying an invitation but has criticized US actions in the Middle East, while China has declined.
- Violence has persisted in Gaza despite a ceasefire, with significant Palestinian casualties reported.
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